as in annoying
causing annoyance
these daily traffic jams are frustrating
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as in baffling
to prevent from achieving a goal
a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs
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as in discouraging
to lessen the courage or confidence of
challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems
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Recent Examples of frustrating
Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
Particularly frustrating to people in Miami is that Rubio has let the freeze order suspend funds going to several organizations run by Cuban, Venezuelan and Nicaraguan exiles to support the restoration of democracy in those countries.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
The current student loan repayment chaos is frustrating.
—Preston Cooper, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Tied 1-1 midway through the second period against a Finland team frustrating and stifling the Americans, head coach Mike Sullivan swapped Kyle Connor with Brady Tkachuk on a line with Matthew Tkachuk and Jack Eichel.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Bogdan Bogdanovic had 13 points and five assists but endured a frustrating night.
—Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
Particularly frustrating to people in Miami is that Rubio has let the freeze order suspend funds going to several organizations run by Cuban, Venezuelan and Nicaraguan exiles to support the restoration of democracy in those countries.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
The current student loan repayment chaos is frustrating.
—Preston Cooper, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Tied 1-1 midway through the second period against a Finland team frustrating and stifling the Americans, head coach Mike Sullivan swapped Kyle Connor with Brady Tkachuk on a line with Matthew Tkachuk and Jack Eichel.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrating
Adjective
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For one, Barber and Sweetin co-signed one fan’s take describing the youngest Tanner sibling, Michelle (played by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) as increasingly annoying and borderline spoiled as the series went on.—
John Russell,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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This is occasionally annoying (or more than occasionally).—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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Indoor humidity levels are low in winter, and a room humidifier can help plants avoid stress while discouraging pests like spider mites.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
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The administration's actions are seen as expanding federal control and discouraging state innovation in healthcare programs.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Surprisingly no one in my family finds this irritating.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2025
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In layman's terms, retinal works faster and is less irritating than retinol.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Warning: The following story elements, including photos and video, may be disturbing to some readers.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The feature take is set amidst the 4th of July celebration, as a disturbing figure named Tommy Taffy emerges.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Frustrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrating. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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